Student Leader Toolkit

This "toolkit" is meant to provide you and your student organizations with leadership resources at your fingertips. The Student Activities Office also has a number of books, materials, and activity ideas for your organization.

You can access some of these materials utilizing "Skillsoft," MIT's Online Learning Resource where you can access a diverse library of content and learning methods, including leadership development. A selection are listed below:

This one-hour course helps you assess and develop your problem-solving skills, and also aims to help you recognize and overcome several types of bias.

The course first takes you through the process of assessing and interpreting your existing problem-solving styles. It then introduces approaches for identifying areas for improvement in your problem-solving skill set and recommends strategies for enhancing key skills. Finally, it explains how to recognize and overcome biases in a problem-solving situation.

Materials designed to support blended learning activities aligned with this course are available from the Resources Page. (Presentation and facilitators guide)

The Indianapolis 500 Race is one of the toughest competitions in the world. To succeed, you need great drivers, top-notch equipment, a perfectly coordinated team, and great leadership. See how the team trains, collaborates, and perseveres in the face of challenges.

In addition, watch Bobby Rahal lead and inspire each member of his team, including rookie driver Danica Patrick. See how this team strives every day to achieve top results in the Indy 500.